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June 1, 2020

Executive Order 2020-110 Rescinds Executive Orders 2020-69 and 2020-96
How this applies to golf operations:
Restaurants
Alcohol sales may begin June 8, for on-course consumption in Regions 1-5, and 7. Regions 6 and 8 were allowed beginning May 22.

May 27, 2020

As of Wednesday, May 27th, eligible workers in the golf industry, including PGA Professionals, can apply for the second phase of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund.
Phase 2 is another opportunity to assist those economically impacted by the pandemic.

May 27, 2020

Sponsoring host Crystal Mountain Resort is offering a special 50% reduced lodging rate for players, and tournament play and spectator precautions have been put in place in light of COVID-19 concerns for the 27th Michigan PGA Women’s Open

May 26, 2020

Governor Whitmer announced that retailers and auto dealerships can open by appointment beginning Tuesday, May 26.
Currently, golf shops can be open for curbside retail. Beginning May 26, retail shops can open for appointment with maximum capacity

May 23, 2020

Michigan PGA Members Jordan Young and Brian Cairns have partnered with Southeast Michigan businesses and PGA Members to collect supplies to help the families affected by the flood. They have a goal set to fill two trailers, donated by APAC Paper and

May 21, 2020

The Michigan Golf Alliance confirmed with the Office of the Governor that Executive Orders 2020-91 and 2020-92 apply to golf operations in Regions 6 and 8 as follows:
Restaurants/grill rooms are allowed to be open at golf courses up to a max of

May 18, 2020

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for all of the rescheduled qualifiers for the 2020 Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Championship!
With the addition of our new sponsor this year, Turtle Creek Casino, we are estimating a purse

May 13, 2020

Associations in the Michigan Golf Alliance have received specific questions from members about Executive Order 2020-77 asking what the language means for golf operations and where to find best practices and guidelines. We wish to provide the latest

May 8, 2020

The Michigan Golf Alliance has confirmed with the Office of the Governor that Executive Order 2020-77 applies to golf operations in ways including but not limited to the following:
Golf carts are permitted with social distancing.
Work primarily

May 8, 2020

“My Golf Journey: A Celebration of PGA Professionals”
to air Saturday, May 9 on CBS Sports
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 6, 2020) – Fourteen PGA Members and one PGA Section—reflecting the best of the PGA of America as